Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday urged Massachusetts residents to “just use common sense” in conserving water and not fuel the growing wildfire risk, as winds and severe drought conditions do just that. Healey spoke to reporters in Middleton, in Essex ...

Massachusetts has logged hundreds of wildland fires this fall, representing a 1,200 percent increase over October 2023.

Bay Staters should conserve water whenever possible and avoid burning anything outdoors amid an “unprecedented” wildfire season, public safety officials and Gov. Maura Healey warned